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October 23, 2026 - Town Page

New 60 km/h Speed Limit Now in Effect on Highway 48

Slow down, East Gwillimbury! Motorists travelling through Mount Albert are advised that the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has implemented a new 60 km/h speed limit on a section of Highway 48.

Effective October 21, 2026, the new speed limit applies from north of the Shell gas station to south of the Mount Albert Road intersection.

The change follows a comprehensive review conducted by the MTO, which considered factors including traffic volumes, pedestrian and cyclist activity, roadway...

October 16, 2026 - Town Page

Your vote, your community, your choice: Voting opens October 16 in East Gwillimbury

With online, advance and Election Day voting options available, eligible electors have multiple opportunities to make their voices heard in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election. The voting period begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 16 and closes at 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26. Electors can vote online throughout the voting period or in-person during advance voting or on Election Day. Here is everything you need to know to vote in the election:

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Temporary Road Closure Notice: Yonge Street

As part of the final work in the Holland Landing Yonge Street Revitalization project, the Town has commenced grinding, base repair, and paving work on Yonge Street between Mount Albert Road and Dutch Settlers Court. There will be temporary road and lane closures on week days only between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until October 22, the road will be open every night. Following the road closure temporary lane reductions will be required to finalize work. Work will occur in sections to minimize impacts to...